Renowned Tungba gospel musician, Dr Yinka Ayefele, has released a new studio album titled Reflections, adding another chapter to his long-standing influence in Nigeria’s gospel music scene.

The album, which was released on Monday, December 22, 2025, blends introspection with praise, as Ayefele reflects on life, faith and gratitude to God, drawing from personal experiences marked by trials, near-tragedies and triumphs.

Announcing the release in a statement, the Group Head of Corporate Affairs, Fresh Nigeria and Yinka Ayefele Limited, Samson Akindele, said the album captures the musician’s deep reflections on life and his renewed commitment to thanksgiving and praise through music.

Musically, Reflections is rooted in Ayefele’s signature Tungba style, featuring energetic drum percussions, rich string arrangements and call-and-response patterns, supported by harmonious backup vocals from the Merry Makers Band.

The album also incorporates diverse elements, including Tungba hymnals and an Arabic praise chant rendered by a budding female talent, Harike Jesu, who additionally delivers a danceable Fuji-inspired track.

According to details of the project, the opening track focuses on Ayefele’s life journey and lessons drawn from past experiences, while subsequent tracks express appreciation to fans and sustain a flow of upbeat, dance-friendly rhythms.

Reflections is available on major digital streaming and download platforms, including Spotify, Boomplay, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Audiomack, YouTube Music, Deezer and Tidal.

The compact disc version is expected to be released in the coming days under the Yinka Ayefele Music label.

Jamaican reggae icon, Jimmy Cliff, is dead. He died on Monday at the age of 81.

His wife, Latifa Chambers, announced the singer’s passing in a statement posted on his official Instagram page.

Chambers said Cliff “crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” describing the loss as “profoundly saddening.”

She wrote, “I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists, and coworkers who have shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career.”

Cliff, revered as one of reggae’s defining figures and widely regarded as the genre’s most influential artiste after the late Bob Marley, enjoyed a stellar career that spanned more than four decades.

A multi-instrumentalist known for classics such as You Can Get It If You Really Want and The Harder They Come, Cliff blended reggae with folk, soul, ska and rock. His music frequently tackled themes of politics, poverty, injustice and social resistance.

He shot to global prominence following the release of the 1972 film The Harder They Come, in which he starred. The movie, partly inspired by his tough upbringing, played a pivotal role in pushing Jamaican reggae onto the world stage.

Reacting to his death, Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, described Cliff as “a true cultural giant whose music carried the heart of our nation to the world.”

“His music lifted people through hard times, inspired generations, and helped to shape the global respect that Jamaican culture enjoys today,” Holness said.

“Walk good, Jimmy Cliff. Your legacy lives on in every corner of our island and in the hearts of the Jamaican people,” he added.

Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that preparations for his white wedding to wife Chioma Adeleke have gulped an estimated $3.7 million in cash.

“We’ve spent $3.7 million in cash. So, you should know what we are doing. It’s going to be crazy,” the 32-year-old singer said in a video shared on Instagram by fellow artiste, Teni.

The couple arrived in Miami earlier this week aboard a private jet decorated with floral arrangements and a seat tagged “MRS”, underscoring the romantic atmosphere surrounding the celebrations.

At their pre-wedding party, Davido sported a white hat, blue suit jacket, white trousers and an Ankara fabric draped over his shoulders, while Chioma dazzled in a short white gown. Guests were welcomed with a bold backdrop inscribed “Chivido. Miami. 2025” in white and gold — reminiscent of luxury bar signage.

Notable entertainers spotted at the event include Zlatan Ibile, Teniola Apata, Adekunle Gold, Tunde Ednut, and Poco Lee. Family members such as B-Red were also in attendance.

Tunde Ednut confirmed the Miami wedding, initially slated for August, will now take place this weekend.

It will be the couple’s third wedding ceremony, following their court wedding in March 2023 and their traditional wedding in Lagos in June 2024, which drew top politicians, personalities and celebrities. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Davido’s uncle, is expected at the Miami event.

Davido and Chioma met over a decade ago while she was studying at Babcock University. Their relationship became public in 2018 when he released his hit single Assurance in her honour, followed by 1 Milli, in which he vowed to pay any price to marry her.

The couple weathered a public breakup in 2021 and the tragic loss of their first son, Ifeanyi, in October 2022. They welcomed twins in the United States in October 2023.

In a 2024 interview, Davido credited meeting Chioma before fame as a key reason for their lasting bond, saying if they had met later, he “might never have married.”

The Miami wedding is expected to be a lavish affair, adding another chapter to one of Nigeria’s most celebrated celebrity love stories.